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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,016.36, 45,008.34 and 21,268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,016.36, 45,008.34 and 21,268.36 is: 31,891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,016.36 : 45,008.34 = 21,268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,016.36/45,008.34 = 21,268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,016.36x = 45,008.34 × 21,268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,016.36x = 957,253,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,253,578.12/30,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,891.06

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